I have been enjoying some time with the kids this past week. We are just coming off of another snow break. They are saying that we have already passed our annual average snowfall. The kids are loving it, but I... Continue reading

I wanted to send out a quick message today to let you know that the NEW OCCASIONS MINI is out. Make sure that you have plenty of time to look through this one and keep pen and paper close. There... Continue reading

Happy New Year!! It is a new year with new resolutions and new goals. My daughter asked me just this evening why January 1st is such a big deal. I explained how it is the end of one year and... Continue reading

I can not believe that it is New Year's Eve. Where has the year gone? I will be getting the last of my goals and challenges set for the year. With that said, I hope you join me tomorrow to... Continue reading

One of my wonderful ladies asked me for a New Year's card inspiration recently. That was the first time I realized we do not have such a set or a sentiment solely for that purpose. I was really shocked -... Continue reading

My kids are out of school and we are all home enjoying the holidays together. I do not get much done unless it includes the kids. But isn't that how it should be when they are young. We are making... Continue reading

I have so many of those clear glass ornaments (67mm) for crafting and I knew they really needed to be used. I also have some left over Ink Jet Transparency paper. Of course...... I decided to use My Digital Studio... Continue reading

I was working, working and working on projects last night. I just could not stop. But guess what I did not get done?....... I did not get any good pictures of the finished ornaments! I decided that I would what... Continue reading

We all loved the rag purses created with the Clear Square Scallop Bigz Die. Pull those dies back out so that we can create another scallop box just like the ones we created yesterday. Need a refresher on how to... Continue reading

I love to make boxes but hate all of the measuring and precise cutting when I need alot of them. I have the answer..... "scalloped boxes" created from any of the scalloped squares that you can cut out with the... Continue reading

Can you believe that it is December 1st? ONLY 24 MORE DAYS TO BLOG ABOUT ALL THE FUN CRAFTS THAT I WANT TO SHOW YOU!!!!!!! Yes, I was yelling that last line. I have so many things that I want... Continue reading

So here is another amazing special in honor of another crazy shopping day..... Do you have My Digital Studio? Would you love a copy for yourself or to give one as a gift? For every $50 in merchandise that you... Continue reading

Well just as I promised, here it is.... Stampin' Up! has some AMAZING items marked off up to 50% AND they are offering FREE shipping on any order over $150, but I would love to sweetin the deal even more.... Continue reading

The Decor Elements line is easy to remove from walls so that you can place them where you do not want or are not allowed to permanently change the wall (i.e. an apartment or if you are afraid of commitment, LOL). As they are meant to also LAST on the wall as long as you want them to, you will have to tear them to remove them. So unfortunately, you will not be able to use them again. If you want an option to make them reusable, see my post here: http://www.shelleyhopps.com/mocha_memories/2008/08/easy-floating-frame.html
Hope this helps, Shelley

I know that we all love pictures and our homes are filled with those of our family and/or special moments. BUT.... do you ever fill like your pictures need a little side note, comment or general narration? Don't be afraid to use words AND pictures together to create a decor element that really...

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope each one of you has a wonderful day surrounded with family and friends. It is one of the few days of the year that we as a society finally slow down (much to the chagrin... Continue reading

If you have not visited the Clearance Rack on Stampin' Up!'s On-line Store, NOW is the time. They have added over 200 new items with some of them up to 80% off. Imagine Watercolor Wonder Crayons for $7.99, Textured Card... Continue reading

I have been having so much fun creating for the holidays that I just didn't want to stop. BUT - I did take a break the other day and spend some time playing with the Distressing Essentials Kit (118762). Creating... Continue reading

I finally took some time to create with the Curly Labels Chalkboard Décor Elements (Item #118876). I knew that I wanted to show them off at my Stampin' Up! 2010 New Catalog Open House, but I thought that I would... Continue reading

I know that we all love pictures and our homes are filled with those of our family and/or special moments. BUT.... do you ever fill like your pictures need a little side note, comment or general narration? Don't be afraid... Continue reading

While I was in the mood to use my window sheets, I decided that I better take the plunge and use my printed window sheets from the Occasions Mini catalog. Luckily these made it into the new SU! catalog and... Continue reading

I had the best group of ladies this year in my Hostess clubs! This has been one of the most entertaining groups ever. I know they loved learning how to create simple cards, unique cards and season appropriate crafts, but... Continue reading